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So you are saying the genre eventually crashed & burned.It was a genre unique to it's time, the apex of which also signaled the end.
Laugh emojiSo you are saying the genre eventually crashed & burned.It was a genre unique to it's time, the apex of which also signaled the end.
Big fan of the film - Ruth Gordon was fantastic. That said, I think it's more memorable for the great Cat Stevens-driven soundtrack.91. Harold and Maude (1971)
Directed by: Hal Ashby
Starring: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles
Synopsis: A young man and older woman are both obsessed with funerals and death.
The Earth is my body; my head is in the stars. Who said that? Well I suppose I did then. - Ruth Gordon as Maude
So I am ranking this film based on its reputation as a cult classic. I have had some close friends throughout my life who have regarded this as one of their all time favorite films. It’s not one of mine; I only saw it once in the 80s and I was unimpressed; I don’t mind black humor at all but this one was not for me. (Maybe because I’ve never been a “goth” guy; my friends who loved it were. Still I include it here as a tribute to them.)
He redeemed himself after his brutal turn as Cousin Oliver.in this film it is John Denver who is the straight man, and he’s surprisingly excellent in the role. I can still remember my father saying “who knew John Denver could act?” But he could. And he’s very believable.
lol took me a moment. But yeah an amazing likenessHe redeemed himself after his brutal turn as Cousin Oliver.in this film it is John Denver who is the straight man, and he’s surprisingly excellent in the role. I can still remember my father saying “who knew John Denver could act?” But he could. And he’s very believable.
Cousin Oliver, Scrappy Doo, and Andy(little kid from Family Ties) belong on the Mount Rushmore of annoying additions to aging television shows. Who should the forth be?He redeemed himself after his brutal turn as Cousin Oliver.in this film it is John Denver who is the straight man, and he’s surprisingly excellent in the role. I can still remember my father saying “who knew John Denver could act?” But he could. And he’s very believable.
Jarjar says hold my etcCousin Oliver, Scrappy Doo, and Andy(little kid from Family Ties) belong on the Mount Rushmore of annoying additions to aging television shows. Who should the forth be?He redeemed himself after his brutal turn as Cousin Oliver.in this film it is John Denver who is the straight man, and he’s surprisingly excellent in the role. I can still remember my father saying “who knew John Denver could act?” But he could. And he’s very believable.
How about Leonardo Dicaprio on Growing Pains?Cousin Oliver, Scrappy Doo, and Andy(little kid from Family Ties) belong on the Mount Rushmore of annoying additions to aging television shows. Who should the forth be?He redeemed himself after his brutal turn as Cousin Oliver.in this film it is John Denver who is the straight man, and he’s surprisingly excellent in the role. I can still remember my father saying “who knew John Denver could act?” But he could. And he’s very believable.
Seven on Married With ChildrenCousin Oliver, Scrappy Doo, and Andy(little kid from Family Ties) belong on the Mount Rushmore of annoying additions to aging television shows. Who should the forth be?He redeemed himself after his brutal turn as Cousin Oliver.in this film it is John Denver who is the straight man, and he’s surprisingly excellent in the role. I can still remember my father saying “who knew John Denver could act?” But he could. And he’s very believable.
88. The Fury (1978)
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Amy Irving, Charles Durning, Andrew Stevens
Synopsis: Evil government agency attempts to manipulate two teenagers with psychic and telekinesis powers.
What a culture can’t assimilate, it destroys- Charles Durning as Jim McKeever
This movie is classic De Palma and feels just like a Stephen King story. Lots of great action but the real drama and horror centers around Amy Irving, Andrew Stevens, and their weird Carrie like powers. Silly at times but mostly chilling.
ditto88. The Fury (1978)
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Amy Irving, Charles Durning, Andrew Stevens
Synopsis: Evil government agency attempts to manipulate two teenagers with psychic and telekinesis powers.
What a culture can’t assimilate, it destroys- Charles Durning as Jim McKeever
This movie is classic De Palma and feels just like a Stephen King story. Lots of great action but the real drama and horror centers around Amy Irving, Andrew Stevens, and their weird Carrie like powers. Silly at times but mostly chilling.
Not sure how I've never seen this or even heard of it.
triploditto88. The Fury (1978)
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Amy Irving, Charles Durning, Andrew Stevens
Synopsis: Evil government agency attempts to manipulate two teenagers with psychic and telekinesis powers.
What a culture can’t assimilate, it destroys- Charles Durning as Jim McKeever
This movie is classic De Palma and feels just like a Stephen King story. Lots of great action but the real drama and horror centers around Amy Irving, Andrew Stevens, and their weird Carrie like powers. Silly at times but mostly chilling.
Not sure how I've never seen this or even heard of it.
Agreed - far from high cinema, but a lot of fun and good tunes.87. Grease (1978)
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway
Synopsis: Summer lovers revisit their relationship at 50s high school
She looks too pure to be pink- Stockard Channing as Rizzo
I never really liked this. The music is OK; some of it is catchy. The film is OK. Obviously extremely popular. I had to put it somewhere; this seems about right.
A little @squistion FUN FACT:87. Grease (1978)
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway
Synopsis: Summer lovers revisit their relationship at 50s high school
She looks too pure to be pink- Stockard Channing as Rizzo
I never really liked this. The music is OK; some of it is catchy. The film is OK. Obviously extremely popular. I had to put it somewhere; this seems about right.
It's fairly awful. Slut it up to be popular. Keen!We had the soundtrack and played it all the time. I’ve still never seen the movie all the way through.
Feel like this was on TV a bit back then. While I don't remember specifics, the whole thing- especially Amy Irving- sounds really, really familiar. Also feels like this was a somewhat popular theme back then.. kids with abilities who weren't superheroes, just kids with powers, and a government wanting to shut them down.. pretty sure there was a 6 Million dollar man episode or three aeound thistriploditto88. The Fury (1978)
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Amy Irving, Charles Durning, Andrew Stevens
Synopsis: Evil government agency attempts to manipulate two teenagers with psychic and telekinesis powers.
What a culture can’t assimilate, it destroys- Charles Durning as Jim McKeever
This movie is classic De Palma and feels just like a Stephen King story. Lots of great action but the real drama and horror centers around Amy Irving, Andrew Stevens, and their weird Carrie like powers. Silly at times but mostly chilling.
Not sure how I've never seen this or even heard of it.
And Firestarter a little laterFeel like this was on TV a bit back then. While I don't remember specifics, the whole thing- especially Amy Irving- sounds really, really familiar. Also feels like this was a somewhat popular theme back then.. kids with abilities who weren't superheroes, just kids with powers, and a government wanting to shut them down.. pretty sure there was a 6 Million dollar man episode or three aeound thistriploditto88. The Fury (1978)
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Amy Irving, Charles Durning, Andrew Stevens
Synopsis: Evil government agency attempts to manipulate two teenagers with psychic and telekinesis powers.
What a culture can’t assimilate, it destroys- Charles Durning as Jim McKeever
This movie is classic De Palma and feels just like a Stephen King story. Lots of great action but the real drama and horror centers around Amy Irving, Andrew Stevens, and their weird Carrie like powers. Silly at times but mostly chilling.
Not sure how I've never seen this or even heard of it.
You just made my day a little brighter86. Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979)
Directed by: Terry Jones
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Synopsis: A man born on the same day as Jesus Christ gets confused with the Messiah.
He’s not the Messiah; he’s a very naughty boy. Now piss off! - Terry Jones as Mandy Cohen (Brian’s mother)
Hilarious black comedy designed to be outrageous. It’s been many years since I’ve watched this so I need to see it again. I still laugh about the Judean People’s Front. So silly.
Yeah, buckle up. We are gonna see some tripe ranked ahead of it for sureThere are not 85 better movies than this one, regardless of time period.
I would add that the Mono Lake scenery/cinematography enhanced an excellent film.83. High Plains Drifter (1973)
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan
Synopsis: Mysterious stranger comes into town to avenge previous wrongs
Your feet, ma’am as almost as big as your mouth. - Clint Eastwood as The Stranger
It occurs to me that the synopsis for this film could be the same for dozens of westerns. But of course nobody has ever played this part as good as Clint does. Stephen King modeled his Dark Tower gunslinger Roland off this character.
Is this movie and The Outlaw Josey Wales as good as the earlier Sergio Leoni spaghetti westerns that Eastwood was featured in during the previous decade? Probably not. As a director Clint tried to capture the same feel as the previous films and he comes close. But the earlier ones are probably a little better IMO.
Any movie featuring Dean Wormer’s wife can’t be bad.83. High Plains Drifter (1973)
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan
interesting movie. Saw it long time ago and wanna rewatch again83. High Plains Drifter (1973)
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan
Synopsis: Mysterious stranger comes into town to avenge previous wrongs
Your feet, ma’am as almost as big as your mouth. - Clint Eastwood as The Stranger
It occurs to me that the synopsis for this film could be the same for dozens of westerns. But of course nobody has ever played this part as good as Clint does. Stephen King modeled his Dark Tower gunslinger Roland off this character.
Is this movie and The Outlaw Josey Wales as good as the earlier Sergio Leoni spaghetti westerns that Eastwood was featured in during the previous decade? Probably not. As a director Clint tried to capture the same feel as the previous films and he comes close. But the earlier ones are probably a little better IMO.
I enjoy Clint’s spaghetti westerns even if they are cheesy at times. I probably watch them every year and they haven’t got old yet.interesting movie. Saw it long time ago and wanna rewatch again83. High Plains Drifter (1973)
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Marianna Hill, Mitchell Ryan
Synopsis: Mysterious stranger comes into town to avenge previous wrongs
Your feet, ma’am as almost as big as your mouth. - Clint Eastwood as The Stranger
It occurs to me that the synopsis for this film could be the same for dozens of westerns. But of course nobody has ever played this part as good as Clint does. Stephen King modeled his Dark Tower gunslinger Roland off this character.
Is this movie and The Outlaw Josey Wales as good as the earlier Sergio Leoni spaghetti westerns that Eastwood was featured in during the previous decade? Probably not. As a director Clint tried to capture the same feel as the previous films and he comes close. But the earlier ones are probably a little better IMO.
I like this one a lot - Peck is definitely great as always, and Olivier's character is definitely different from the other film you mention with a similar premise.82. The Boys from Brazil (1978)
Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring: Gregory Peck, Lawrence Olivier, James Mason, Lily Palmer
Synopsis: Dr. Mengele plots to create hundreds of clones of Adolf Hitler
I could create the right Hitler for the future! A Hitler for the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s! - Gregory Peck as Dr. Josef Mengele.
Based on the novel by Ira Levin, this is an Implausible thriller but somehow it works due to the strong characters and good acting. Peck is absolutely terrific as the villainous Nazi in a role completely opposite most of those he played in his career. Olivier, who also played a character loosely based on Mengele in an earlier film we will get to later on, here plays a character heavily based on Nazi hunter Simon Weisenthal, which demonstrates his amazing versatility as an actor. The ending sequence involving some Dobermans is pretty exciting.
I'm shocked that I've never heard of this.81. The Twelve Chairs (1970)
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Frank Langella, Ron Moody, Dom DeLuise
Synopsis: During the Russian Revolution diamonds are hidden in a set of chairs.
Remember the famous Russian proverb: “The hungrier you get the tastier the meal.” On the other hand the French have a proverb: ****! - Frank Langella as Ostep Bender
Mel Brooks was already well known for The Producers and would soon become a superstar of comedy for his blockbuster movies a few years later. This film came in between, and it’s lesser known but hilarious nonetheless, as it skewers Russia, the Revolution, and human nature. A very funny film.